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Grab-and-Go Granola Bars

Over the years, I’ve created a lot of recipes, but one of the toughest to nail was my Grab-and-Go Granola Bars. It took about 10 tries to get it just right, because a lot of homemade granola bars are too dry, so they crumble when you try to eat them, and some are just too sweet.

This recipe for healthy homemade granola bars is made with walnuts, dried fruit, oats, whole grain cereal, and eggs, and it’s sweetened naturally with honey. It works like a charm every time.

I’ve probably made this recipe a few dozen times over the years. Josh and Simon ate them for on-the-go breakfasts, and the bars served double duty as a satisfying snack with a tall glass of milk after school. I’ve even made them for holiday cookie swaps too. So I guess they do triple duty.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Place the oats, shredded wheat, walnuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped (the fruit should be the size of a dried pea or lentil).

Whisk together the eggs, honey, and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined. Add the oat mixture and chocolate chips and stir to combine.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan, and flatten gently with the back of a spoon or rubber spatula.

Bake about 18 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into twelve 2 x 2½- inch bars.

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If you have a favorite homemade healthy granola bar, tell me about it.

Hi! These look great! I was planning to make them for a snack for my son to take to school. Unfortunately, there are kids in his class who have a nut allergy. If I omitted the walnuts, would it drastically change the outcome? Do you have a recommended substitute? Thank you!

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About Liz

I’m Liz Weiss, a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom of two, and cookbook author. I’m passionate about making healthy family food that’s fun for everyone, so I welcome you to explore my blog for recipes, nutrition insights, and mealtime inspiration.